Staples Center.

The stadium was full of fans. Before the game started, the fans had already started to stir up the whole atmosphere.

They are very confident in the Lakers, but they just lost one game, and there are still six games in the series.

They have superstars like Kobe Gasol, stars like Bynum, Odom, Artest, and a deep substitute lineup.

The Knicks are just Zhou Mubai, and the others are all ordinary people. How can they play with a star team like the Lakers?

Of course, it’s not that there are experts who express their concerns about the game, but fans have never believed in the experts’ words.

Phil Jackson made a shocking decision.

At the beginning of the game, the Lakers' starting lineup was: Kobe, Fisher, Vujasic, Artest and Odom.

Gasol and Bynum were both pressed on the bench!

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The Lakers voluntarily gave up their heights.

Of course this is targeting Zhou Mubai.

"This is a very creative approach. In the last game, the Lakers were killed by the Knicks' pick-and-roll. Now Phil uses a small lineup to limit the pick-and-roll, and he should be planning to replace the defense unlimitedly.

No matter who switches to defend this lineup, Zhou Mubai, is actually not a misplaced position, at least he can defend himself.

I have to say that Phil Jackson is worthy of being the head coach who wears the championship ring with ten fingers. This response is enough to show his excellence. Of course, the effect needs to be seen again."

Van Gundy Jr. expressed appreciation for Phil Jackson's approach.

Zhou Mubai was actually a little surprised. Most of the Lakers' traditions are mainly large-scale lines. When they won the championship in the team's history, they mostly had great centers. Unexpectedly, they made adjustments immediately in just one game, abandoning the two big inside players, Gasol and the Sharks, and directly joining the small lineup.

The Knicks still played as their original starter.

It is natural that Odom and Chandler can't jump the ball, so Chandler allocated the ball to Zhou Mubai.

Zhou Mubai quickly held the ball and passed the half. Artest was the one who defended Zhou Mubai, and then waved to Chandler to step forward. Odom, who defended him, immediately came up directly to defend Zhou Mubai, while Artest went to carry Chandler.

It's indeed unlimited defense change.

Zhou Mubai nodded slightly, feeling relieved.

Zhou Mubai tried to break through, Odom followed the first step, and then Kobe immediately attacked. Zhou Mubai gave the ball to Kevin Martin in the bottom corner. Kobe quickly returned to defend and interfered with Martin's three-pointer. Martin had to choose to break through inside. Atai was at the basket to assist in defense. Martin wanted to pass the ball to Chandler under the basket, but was cut by Atai, and the Lakers counterattacked.

Artest himself carried the ball and advanced quickly, and the five Lakers were almost out. The Knicks' defensive discipline was not as good as the traditional defensive team. Vujasic was empty at the bottom corner, Kobe received the ball and attracted the defense, and then gave the ball to Vujasic, who made a three-pointer.

One round is enough to see something clearly.

The Lakers used unlimited switches to crack the Knicks' pick-and-roll, and used fast rotation to interfere with the three-pointer, forcing the Knicks to break through inside.

Of course, such defense is not without flaws. If you meet a player who is good at breaking through and handling the ball, you will be dead. However, Martin's pass is still a bit weak, so Artest seizes the opportunity.

Zhou Mubai naturally could see these clearly, so he had to change his tactics.

However, in the middle of the season, Zhou Mubai suggested that the team practice more tactics, but was rejected by the coaching staff, believing that it would be better to play the run and fight well. This decision cannot be said to be right or wrong, because in D'Antoni's opinion, it is already a blessing for them to enter the second round of the series, and there is no need to be said to be too much to eat.

At that time, Zhou Mubai had already insisted on trading and had no choice but to ask too much, so he had to give up, but now this flaw has finally been exposed.

When there is no chance to get off the position and Zhou Mubai Chandler's pick-and-roll is also restricted, there are not many tactical options for the Knicks to choose from.

Zhou Mubai signaled that the players without the ball to cover each other's running position, but the Lakers implemented unlimited defense replacements made it difficult for the Knicks players to run. Even if they ran out of an open position, they were rarely real open positions.

Zhou Mubai found Jamison. Jamison used Chandler's pick-and-roll to find an open position on the right wing. Zhou Mubai passed the ball, but the Lakers' backup defense was quick, interfering with Jamison's attack.

The Lakers immediately launched the fast attack.

This time the Lakers found Odom. Odom was still faster than Chandler and slipped into the basket first. Fisher lobs the ball and Odom received an all-around dunk.

0:5!

The Lakers led by 5 points, and the Knicks have not scored yet.

The Lakers play like the Knicks.

The Knicks actually like their opponents to play fast. When the pace gets faster, the Knicks' running and bombing power is even greater, but now it's not possible - the Lakers defend them.

If the Lakers can score goals, the Knicks will not have the opportunity to push the offense. If the Knicks cannot score, the Lakers can launch a conversion attack as long as they grab the defensive rebound.

D'Antoni frowned.

This may be the biggest crisis the Knicks have encountered since entering the playoffs.

This is different from the extreme two-person attack. Using infinite defense switching with a small lineup is the right way to be upright.

Generally speaking, although a small lineup can increase attack power, it will reduce the ability to protect the frame. However, the Knicks' independent offensive ability in the inside line is not good, so the only disadvantage does not exist.

The reason why Zhou Mubai is unable to defend is that he can attract pincer attacks, but the problem now is that under the small lineup, their defensive rotation will be faster, the Knicks' attack will become difficult, and the small lineup will also have stronger defensive ability against fast attacks.

It can be said that it is a comprehensive way to restrain the Knicks' playing style.

Zhou Mubai's strength is the main reason why the Knicks can make it all the way to the finals, but one of the reasons why the Knicks are leading the way in the era is also.

Space and three-pointers are the Knicks' magic weapons, but now the Lakers are trying to kill each other by pinching these two things.

However, he didn't say anything or call for a pause. He was waiting for Zhou Mubai's decision. He was more willing to believe Zhou Mubai in this temporary opportunity.

Phil Jackson looked at the small lineup and finally showed a relaxed smile. He thought for a long time before he made up his mind to the small lineup of the silly girl. He could probably foresee the effect of the small lineup, but he had to bear a lot of pressure.

Haven't you seen the Magic team have basically fallen apart because Van Gundy tried to use a small lineup to deal with the Knicks. Now the Magic team has basically fallen apart. It is estimated that the Magic team will have to push down and rebuild in the summer.
Chapter completed!